: Rolling Stone ranked it 190th on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time . 2. Famous Renditions
"Knockin' On Heaven's Door" is a timeless folk-rock anthem written by for the 1973 film Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid . It has since become one of the most covered and recognizable songs in music history. 1. Song Background & Meaning Knockin' On Heaven's Door
The song was composed for a specific scene where a mortally wounded Sheriff's Deputy, Slim Pickens, prepares for his death by a riverside. : Rolling Stone ranked it 190th on its
: The lyrics reflect the surrender of worldly duties, symbolized by the "badge" and "guns". symbolized by the "badge" and "guns".